In Borneo, the forest (F), is being replaced by oil palm plantations (G). These changes are irreversible for all practical purposes (H). In addition to environmental concerns, palm oil development in regions that produce it has also led to significant social conflict.
What is Johor Plantations Group Berhad (JPG)?
In 2023, Johor Plantations Group Berhad (JPG), formerly known as Johor Plantations Berhad, emerged as a ¡°new¡± name within Malaysia¡¯s palm oil industry. Through the years, JPG has evolved from modest beginnings to become a formidable force in the palm oil industry.
How many palm oil mills does JPG have?
JPG operates 23 oil palm estates (22 in Johor and one in Pahang) and five palm oil mills. All of JPG¡¯s operation units are certified by Malaysian Sustainability Palm Oil (MSPO) and Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).
Does JPG have a biomethane plant at Sedenak palm oil mill?
Initially capturing biogas from mill effluents for use as fuel, JPG has also expanded the potential of using biogas by building a biomethane plant at the Sedenak palm oil mill. We started supplying the biomethane to Gas Malaysia Green Ventures Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Gas Malaysia Virtual Pipeline Sdn Bhd) in August 2023.